Trossard Nears Besiktas Move as Personal Terms Agreed with Turkish Club

Leandro TrossardPlayer·Leandro Trossard, the Belgian international who played a pivotal role in ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title triumph, is reportedly close to finalizing a move to Turkish giants Besiktas. Sources indicate that the forward has agreed to personal terms with the Istanbul club, paving the way for a significant transfer.

An agreement on a transfer fee has also been reached between ArsenalTeam·Arsenal and Besiktas, reportedly totaling €20 million. This package includes an €18 million base fee, with an additional €2 million in performance-related add-ons. The deal's finalization was anticipated following the conclusion of Belgium's World Cup 2026Competition·World Cup 2026 campaign, allowing Trossard to focus on his club future.

Besiktas has presented Trossard with a substantial contract offer, extending until 2029 with an option for an additional year. The lucrative salary package, including performance-related bonuses, is reportedly around €9 million per year, as reported by Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu. This commitment underscores Besiktas's ambition to secure a player of Trossard's caliber and experience.

Trossard's departure from ArsenalTeam·Arsenal comes as he enters the final year of his contract. Despite signing a revised deal in August 2025 that included a significant pay rise, it did not extend his commitment beyond the summer of 2027. This contractual situation has prompted ArsenalTeam·Arsenal to capitalize on the opportunity to secure a transfer fee for the 31-year-old, rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.

During the 2025/26 season, Trossard was a crucial figure in ArsenalTeam·Arsenal's success, making 50 appearances across all competitions. He contributed eight goals and 11 assists, proving instrumental in their Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League title win – their first since 2004 – and their run to the Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League final. A notable moment was his 83rd-minute winner against West Ham in May, a goal that helped ArsenalTeam·Arsenal maintain a crucial five-point lead over Manchester CityTeam·Manchester City in the title race.

In November, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta had emphasized Trossard's importance, stating that the player was "forbidden" from leaving the previous summer. However, the evolving contract situation has led to a shift in stance, with ArsenalTeam·Arsenal now prepared to facilitate his move.

For Besiktas, the acquisition of Trossard represents a significant statement of intent. The club has prioritized strengthening its attack this summer as it aims to challenge GalatasarayTeam·Galatasaray and FenerbahceTeam·Fenerbahce for the Turkish Super Lig title. Trossard's proven quality and Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League experience are expected to provide a substantial boost to their offensive capabilities. Meanwhile, ArsenalTeam·Arsenal stands to gain valuable funds from the transfer, which could be reinvested in new signings, with the club reportedly linked with attackers such as Julian AlvarezPlayer·Julian Alvarez, Bradley BarcolaPlayer·Bradley Barcola, and Morgan RogersPlayer·Morgan Rogers.